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Perimenopause is the phase before menopause, when the production of ovarian hormone or estrogen declines. The average span of perimenopause is four year and lasts till menopause. The symptoms of perimenopause include:

• Worsening of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Vaginal dryness
• Abnormal increase in weight
• Loss of hair on the head and sometimes, spur of hairs on face
• Breast tenderness
• Hot flashes
• Fatigue

Weight gain is one of the major symptoms of perimenopause. The causes of weight gain in perimenopause may be attributed to insulin resistance, stress, adrenal fatigue, and several other factors.

There are various home remedies to relieve the symptoms of perimenopause. The best home remedy is to take a regulated and balanced diet. A diet for perimenopause must include the following:

• The consumption of fruits like bananas and melons is highly recommended in this phase of the menstrual cycle. These fruits are rich in potassium and hence, maintain sodium content in the body. Also, these foods help prevent water retention in the body.
• Dried fruits like apricots and figs are also recommended to be included in your diet.
• The consumption of salad is also advised as salad is high in fiber content. Good salad foods include cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, onion and cabbage.
• Oily fish like salmon should also be included as a course in your daily diet.
• The intake of caffeine must be restricted and as such, the consumption of coffee, tea, and colas must be checked. Coffee can be replaced with green tea.
• Drinking a lot of water is particularly helpful in alleviating the symptoms of perimenopause.
• Seaweeds like Nori, Kombu, and Arame must be included in your diet.
• Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and linseeds are also recommended inclusions in the diet.
• It is better to switch to unprocessed oils like virgin olive oil, wheat germ oil, and flax oil.
• The consumption of potatoes must be restricted in your diet. Instead, sweet potatoes are a better option.
• There must be a lot of vegetables in your diet like broccoli, spinach, and pepper, as these vegetables supplement you with the desired nutrition when the body is exhausted on account of the unusual symptoms of perimenopause.
• Soy products like soya beans or processed soya are highly recommended on account of their high protein content.

Another home remedy is to maintain personal hygiene. You are also recommended to follow a regular workout schedule or fitness regimen to better relive the symptoms of perimenopause.